I believe that the greatest amount of learning takes place when students are engaged and aware of how course material relates to their own lives; consequently, my teaching incorporates myriad approaches to maintain students' attention and to help them see their own lives in what they are studying.

Biography:

Dr. Kriebel is an applied developmental psychologist who enjoys applying the principles of developmental psychology to the study of challenges that many children face (e.g., poverty, maltreatment, experience in foster care, etc.). Such research can be used to inform intervention programs as well as state and federal policies.

Dr. Kriebel has taught in Immaculata's Department of Psychology since 2002.

Kriebel, D.K. (2003, April). Parenting as a moderator of cumulative risk for academic and social competence in adoptive children. Poster session presented at biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Tampa, FL.

Graduate Research Interaction Day Interdisciplinary Conference, University of Maryland, Honors with Distinction Research Award. April 2002. ($300)

Human Development Dissertation Award, University of Maryland. Parenting as a Moderator of Cumulative Risk for Academic and Social Competence in Adoptive Children. September 2001. (Total support: $2,500).

Professional Memberships:

American Psychological Association Member, Division 2 (The Teaching of Psychology)

Eastern Psychological Association

Awards:

Selected for 2004-2005 24th Edition (2004-2005) of Marquis Who's Who of American Women.